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puckbw11 · 27 May 2017, 03:56 AM

Hey all - Considering a 16570 Polar. I loved how it looked in person, but not sure if I will tire of it as my "main watch." I wear suits most days to work and I think the size and white dial give it a more dress/sport edge, but I wanted to get other people's opinions who have owned the watch.

Here is a picture of one I tried on about a year ago:

Widows Son · 27 May 2017, 04:00 AM

In a word, no. It's a sports watch.

beshannon · 27 May 2017, 04:01 AM

Why not?

If you like it then wear it.

Mick P · 27 May 2017, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

Why not?

If you like it then wear it.

Beshannon

If you genuinely need to ask, you should not be wearing a suit.

Regards

Mick

puckbw11 · 27 May 2017, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Widows Son

In a word, no. It's a sports watch.

I know this is the reaction of many, but so are all the professional watches, and it's hard to argue the Explorer (114270 or 214270 or 1016 even) looks bad with a normal business suit.

locutus49 · 27 May 2017, 04:09 AM

I think it looks great.

puckbw11 · 27 May 2017, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick P

Beshannon

If you genuinely need to ask, you should not be wearing a suit.

Regards

Mick

Well played. I am deciding between the 16570 and the new 214270. I currently wear an old Hamilton as my daily wear and a Sinn as my sport watch. I want to go down to one. Compromises will have to be made.

beshannon · 27 May 2017, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick P

Beshannon

If you genuinely need to ask, you should not be wearing a suit.

Regards

Mick

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind.

beshannon · 27 May 2017, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by locutus49

I think it looks great.

Agreed, I wear my Sub, BLNR or my Daytona at the office.

Wear what you like, it is a fine looking watch. If you disagree then there are many other choices.

Castiel · 27 May 2017, 04:18 AM

I have no problem wearing mine (black dial) with a suit.

rushca01 · 27 May 2017, 04:22 AM

Why not, who cares. Short of a tuxedo/black tie rock on.

gaap master · 27 May 2017, 04:39 AM

I wear suits to work in a professional banking environment. I alternate between a black 16570, a blue fluted roman DJII, and a champagne dial DJ 16233.

Edit to add:
Many of my coworkers are wearing smart watches, fitbits, quartz watches, cheap watches, or no watches at all.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

mps354 · 27 May 2017, 05:03 AM

I think it's fine with a suit

harvey · 27 May 2017, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick P

Beshannon

If you genuinely need to ask, you should not be wearing a suit.

Regards

Mick

Mick its 2017 not 1917. He is wearing a suit presumably for work, and not to an evening event.

OP if you think it looks good and feel comfortable wearing it, then go for it!

sea-dweller · 27 May 2017, 05:19 AM

Looks great with a suit, or any attire, for that matter.

Jim addy · 27 May 2017, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

Why not?

If you like it then wear it.

If you like flip flops, you should wear that with your suit too.

Jim

sensui · 27 May 2017, 05:33 AM

Wouldn't be my 1st choice, the white polar 16570 is pretty sporty imo despite being my pick of the 5 digit exp 2's....just doesn't seem very dressy. But you seem to be rockin' it in your pic OP, just enjoy and wear as you please.

watchwatcher · 27 May 2017, 05:35 AM

If you couldn't wear a several thousand dollar watch with a suit, I think that would lessen its appeal. Just my opinion, of course.

CYKBC · 27 May 2017, 05:35 AM

Show us the suits. 98% of the time I see them, dudes choose ill fitting suits aka off the rack esp in the USA.

RHJ · 27 May 2017, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick P

Beshannon

If you genuinely need to ask, you should not be wearing a suit.

Regards

Mick

best possible answer!!

anakyn101 · 27 May 2017, 05:41 AM

The 16570 works perfectly with a suit!

The Libertine · 27 May 2017, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Widows Son

In a word, no. It's a sports watch.

Disagree.

It absolutely would go with a suit.

I see people comfortable wearing all types of watches with, and without suits.

Ultimately, people need to set their own style, and what either works or doesn't when it comes to what they feel comfortable wearing.

Widows Son · 27 May 2017, 05:48 AM

Not meaning to hijack the thread but.....We have several members here from across the pond who put us Americans to shame when it comes to etiquette. Question, what was up when the Queen was visiting the victims of the most recent attack???? The others visiting the victims didn't even stand up when she entered the room????!!!!

drm20 · 27 May 2017, 05:50 AM

I think it looks great, especially with a white dress shirt.

michaelodonnell123 · 27 May 2017, 05:52 AM

Definitely NOT. If I were in a suit, I would wear a proper dress watch. But that's just me.

roomiller · 27 May 2017, 05:52 AM

I can rehash the fitbit/apple watch argument. I can talk about that one coworker you have who definitely wears a gaudy Deisel watch. I can bring up that James Bond wore a sub, on an ill-fitting nato, with a tux, and fucking crushed it.

But I'm just gonna go with this: I promise you that literally no one will notice. Not a one.

Vetracer · 27 May 2017, 05:53 AM

A 16610 or 116610 Submariner is also a sports watch but it goes very well with a suit.

Having said that, the 16570 white dial, triangle tipped orange second hand looks too casual for a suit.

cht · 27 May 2017, 05:58 AM

Oh god, these threads are getting just as bad as the "can I shower with my rolex on?" threads...

The Libertine · 27 May 2017, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michaelodonnell123

Definitely NOT. If I were in a suit, I would wear a proper dress watch. But that's just me.

Okay, I'll play. Please articulate the universally-recognized criteria for what constitutes a "proper dress watch".

Widows Son · 27 May 2017, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Libertine

Okay, I'll play. Please articulate the universally-recognized criteria for what constitutes a "proper dress watch".

Thin, precious metal, two hands, and black strap.

27 May 2017, 03:56 AM	#1
puckbw11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Texas/Virginia Posts: 292	16570 With a Suit? Hey all - Considering a 16570 Polar. I loved how it looked in person, but not sure if I will tire of it as my "main watch." I wear suits most days to work and I think the size and white dial give it a more dress/sport edge, but I wanted to get other people's opinions who have owned the watch. Here is a picture of one I tried on about a year ago: Attached Images

27 May 2017, 04:01 AM	#3
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Why not? If you like it then wear it. __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

27 May 2017, 04:39 AM	#12
gaap master "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: NC Posts: 44	16570 With a Suit? I wear suits to work in a professional banking environment. I alternate between a black 16570, a blue fluted roman DJII, and a champagne dial DJ 16233. Edit to add: Many of my coworkers are wearing smart watches, fitbits, quartz watches, cheap watches, or no watches at all. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 May 2017, 05:19 AM	#15
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Looks great with a suit, or any attire, for that matter. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

27 May 2017, 05:41 AM	#21
anakyn101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: IT/FR/NL Watch: DRSD/RedSuB/COMEX Posts: 431	The 16570 works perfectly with a suit! __________________ SUB: 16800 Ghost Bezel; 1680 200 RedSub; 16610LV FAT 4 (Y) NOS; 16610LV FAT 4 (F) NOS; 16610LV FAT 4 (F) NOS / EXP: I 14270; I Freccione 1655; SD: 16660 Triple 6; 1665 Submariner 2000-DRSD; 1665 Great White MKI; 116600 SD4K NOS (2); 116660 DSSD MKI; 16600 Sommozzatori Polipetto NOS; 16600 NOS; (2) 126600 SD43 NOS; 16600 COMEX NOS / DAYTONA: 116500 NOS (4); 16520 Zenith (6) NOS; 116520 (5) NOS; P.P+++

27 May 2017, 04:00 AM	#2
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,564	In a word, no. It's a sports watch.

27 May 2017, 04:09 AM	#6
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	I think it looks great.

27 May 2017, 04:18 AM	#10
Castiel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Jim Location: California Posts: 432	I have no problem wearing mine (black dial) with a suit.

27 May 2017, 04:22 AM	#11
rushca01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Indiana Watch: GMT BLRO Posts: 1,754	Why not, who cares. Short of a tuxedo/black tie rock on.

27 May 2017, 05:03 AM	#13
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,099	I think it's fine with a suit

27 May 2017, 05:33 AM	#17
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,446	Wouldn't be my 1st choice, the white polar 16570 is pretty sporty imo despite being my pick of the 5 digit exp 2's....just doesn't seem very dressy. But you seem to be rockin' it in your pic OP, just enjoy and wear as you please.

27 May 2017, 05:35 AM	#18
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	If you couldn't wear a several thousand dollar watch with a suit, I think that would lessen its appeal. Just my opinion, of course.

27 May 2017, 05:35 AM	#19
CYKBC "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: USA Posts: 253	Show us the suits. 98% of the time I see them, dudes choose ill fitting suits aka off the rack esp in the USA.

27 May 2017, 05:48 AM	#23
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,564	Not meaning to hijack the thread but.....We have several members here from across the pond who put us Americans to shame when it comes to etiquette. Question, what was up when the Queen was visiting the victims of the most recent attack???? The others visiting the victims didn't even stand up when she entered the room????!!!!

27 May 2017, 05:50 AM	#24
drm20 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Dave Location: Scottsdale, AZ Watch: Just one more Posts: 1,062	I think it looks great, especially with a white dress shirt.

27 May 2017, 05:52 AM	#25
michaelodonnell123 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Michael Location: NJ Watch: Panerai 112 Posts: 1,172	Definitely NOT. If I were in a suit, I would wear a proper dress watch. But that's just me.

27 May 2017, 05:52 AM	#26
roomiller "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: NYC Posts: 32	I can rehash the fitbit/apple watch argument. I can talk about that one coworker you have who definitely wears a gaudy Deisel watch. I can bring up that James Bond wore a sub, on an ill-fitting nato, with a tux, and fucking crushed it. But I'm just gonna go with this: I promise you that literally no one will notice. Not a one.

27 May 2017, 05:53 AM	#27
Vetracer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Vetracer Location: London Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 586	A 16610 or 116610 Submariner is also a sports watch but it goes very well with a suit. Having said that, the 16570 white dial, triangle tipped orange second hand looks too casual for a suit.

27 May 2017, 05:58 AM	#28
cht 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: San antonio, TX Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,143	Oh god, these threads are getting just as bad as the "can I shower with my rolex on?" threads...

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